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In this episode I explain the expression “What gives?”. “What gives” is often used as a way of asking for an explanation or a reason that something happened, etc.

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In this mini pronunciation episode I show you how “Got you” is often said as “Gotchu” or “Gotcha” and that it means you understand what someone has said. You got me??

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In this mini episode I explain the expression “Far Out” which is often used as a way of expression surprise or that you are impressed by something

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In this episode I play things by ear when explaining the expression “To Play By Ear” which means to wing something, to improvise, to make it up as you go along, etc.

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In this episode I discuss the pronunciation of the verb "to give" + the pronouns "me", "us", "them", "you", "him" and "her" and how they change when we speak quickly.Give + me = gimmeGive + us = givusGive + them = givemGive + you = givyaGive + him = givimGive + her = giverExample sentences:Can you gimme a minute? I’m not ready.I’m parched, can you givus another beer?They’ll finish the work if you givem some more time.I’ll givya twenty minutes to get ready.If he’s still hungry then givim some more food.We’ll giver a fair price for the car.Note: remember we never write "givem" or "givim" etc, I'm just doing that here for the sake of teaching you the pronunciation.

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Ep010 - Expression - It's no skin off my nose by Aussie English

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In this episode I break down every sentence in this Paul Hogan ad from 1984 which is chocka-block full of Aussie slang, expressions and some interesting pronunciation.America you look like you need a holiday.A fair dinkum holiday.In the land of wonder, the land down under.Now there’s a few things I’ve gotta warn ya ‘bout.Firstly, you’re gonna get wet, because the place is surrounded by water.Oh, and you’re gonna have to learn to say “G’day”.‘Cause every day’s a good day in Australia.“G’day Paul!”“G’day love!”Apart from that, no worries.You’ll have the time of your life in Australia.‘Cause we talk the same language.Although you lot do have a funny accent.C’mon! Come ‘n’ say “G’day”.I’ll slip an extra shrimp on the Barbie for ya.

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In this episode I interview Marcus and get him to talk a little bit about the following words and phrases:BarbieArvoWoop woopTo do for a crustTo go walk aboutTantrumHeaps of/loads of/tons ofTo turf outShe'll be apples/she'll be right

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Mic Test by Aussie English

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In today's episode I interview a good friend Tamara and ask her to use some of the phrases and slang words from previous episodes in sentences of her own. Let me know what you guys think of this episode and whether or not you like it, as well as any suggestions to improve it if you have them! Cheers guys!